Manager - Fire Protection Engineering

Throughout our worldwide network of experts, clients and communities, we are renowned for our leadership in fire protection engineering – a legacy of responsibility we have proudly upheld since 1939. Today, our expertise extends broadly across closely related security and risk-based fields – from accessibility consulting and risk analysis to process safety, forensic investigations, security risk consulting, emergency management, digital innovation and more.

Our engineers and consultants collaborate to solve complex safety and security challenges, ensuring our clients can protect what matters most. For over 80 years, we have helped mitigate risks that threaten lives, property and reputations. Through technology, expertise and industry-leading research, we remain dedicated to our purpose of making our world safe, secure and resilient.

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Job Overview

Jensen Hughes has a newly created opportunity for a Manager, Fire Fire Protection in New Orleans, LA. This is a strategic growth position that calls for an experienced candidate with the ability to work directly with clients and perform their own technical work (Seller/Doer). Remote and hybrid work options are available for experienced Fire protection engineers with client connections and business development capabilities.

We are looking for highly motivated, experienced individuals to add to our growing team. The successful applicant will have a well-rounded background in building code and fire code consulting and possess strong analytical and creative thinking skills. The position will coordinate and conduct building plan reviews, interpret the building/fire codes, develop alternative solutions, prepare building design reports and coordinate with fire protection engineering design teams.

Successful execution of the position will include a strong focus on staff engagement and career development.

Responsibilities

The candidate will partner with current leadership in developing a successful team with responsibilities such as detailed below:

• Team Culture
• Work with leadership team to promote a positive and healthy team culture. Foster a culture of acceptance and diversity in thought. Keep staff informed of company initiatives and communications.
• Promote employee engagement and satisfaction by ensuring positive work environment, work-life balance, guidance towards career goals and interests, and competitive reward.
• Client Focus
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues to deliver quality products, on time and within budget.
• Manage client expectations and relationships through clear and thoughtful communication and assist team members in doing the same.
• Participate in business development activities such as attending local society meetings and meeting with clients; these activities will be arranged and/or supported by the Southcentral leadership team – prior business development experience is not required.
• Technical Excellence
• Ensure business processes are implemented and recommend improvements for delivering best-in-class service.
• Exhibit the highest standards of honesty and integrity.
• Maintain a working knowledge of company policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop innovative solutions by leveraging differences in education, personalities, skill sets, experiences, and knowledge bases within the team.
• Professional Growth
  • Work closely with the Southcentral leadership team to execute company and regional strategies.
  • Assist Team Leader in recruiting and retaining top talent.
  • Along with other leaders, train staff on technical, project management, and business…